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Condition at this date:

Shape of tower in plan:

Form of tower:

Height from base to ventilator ball:

Height of focal plane
above mean high water:

Background of lighthouse as seen from sea:

Color of tower:

Color of tower/ how produced:

Tower connection:

Object for navigation:

Building materials:

General desc:

Wall thickness at base:

Wall thickness at parapet:

Diameter at base:

Diameter at parapet:

Kind of stairway and steps:

Number of landings:

Size of glass:

Number of windows and size of sash:

Number of doors:

Kind of foundation and depth below surface:

Character of soil surrounding the lighthouse:

Soil susceptibility:

Misc remarks:

Lighthouse Inspection Reports Database

East Brother Island Light Station - 1907

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good condition

square

40'

62.5'

signal house, tank house & storehouse

white, lead color trimmings

paint

Connected with keepers dwelling, 1 side of roof nearly in center.

Harbor, for general navigating purposes

wood

all sides shingled, boards on corners.

12' square

spiral

10 x 12 & 6.5 x 11.5"

6; 4 - 2' X 2' 3"; 2 - 2' 10" X 2' 6"

brick on solid rock

all rocks

yes, by putting soil on top btwn stone wall and rain shed (about 1' deep)

House & tower are settling toward E & I am unable to get under house to see if sills are decaying.

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Premises | Lantern and Fixtures | Ventilators and Watchroom | Illuminating Apparatus | Closets and Storerooms

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